BEAUTY

My fellow skincare junkies will know that we need to up the ante in the winter months to keep our skin soft and supple. Here are my top tips for keeping your glow, even in the depths of winter.

Being stuck inside has resulted in black-belt mastery of my beauty regime. And finally — the launch of my most-oft requested post. Curate your dream at home spa service with all the deets inside.

It’s not often a beauty brand gets a coveted spot in my bathroom cupboard. But Obagi UK has crept to top shelf status with its medical grade skincare ingredients and visible efficacy. Thank you, Dr. Zein Obagi.

A vegan skincare brand that’s good for my face and the planet. Yes please. Meet the indie British beauty brand that does it all.

A relaxing facial, using some of my favourite beauty products, all within the comfort of my own home? This is what self-care dreams are made of. Find all the deets on Blow’s brilliant home visit spa service here.

An indie skincare brand that makes your skin glow and helps you nod off to sleep? Um, yes please.

Keen to try a traditional Japanese spa? Then visit Kinosaki, Japan’s onsen town, to soak in the local hot springs and sleep in a traditional ryokan. This is THE dream holiday for a hot springs junkie.

No one needs another reason to visit Iceland. But here’s one anyway. Sóley Organics. This Icelandic beauty brand will knock your socks off and, more importantly, cure your winter skin.

We sometimes gloss over the fact that travel can be hard. But the truth is we need just as much self-care on the road. Here are my tips for practicing mindfulness and self-care when you travel, to maintain your inner glow no matter where you are in the world.

Want a truly off-the-beaten-track New York City experience? Then book yourself into a Russian Banya, or traditional Russian bathhouse, where you can mingle with the locals, feel like you’ve stepped back in time and detox all in one go.

Sometimes you find your favourite new beauty brand at the airport. Yup, those ever so tempting airport beauty aisles. Introducing Laniege, the cool K-beauty brand that’s become a permanent fixture in my beauty cupboard.

Cartagena is more than beaches and beautiful sunsets. It also offers one of the most gimmicky day trips I’ve ever been on. Here’s why you should Totumo volcanic mud bath, plus how to make the most of the world’s oddest spa experience.

I bring you a brilliant indie beauty brand direct from Hawaii that’s guaranteed to make your summer feels last for good. I’m obsessed with Leahlani Skincare’s body oils, but that’s just scratching the surface of what’s on offer.

South America exceeded my expectations with its selection of hot springs. Don’t miss out on my favourite, Colombia’s Santa Rosa Del Cabal’s thermal waters (and their magic powers) if you’re headed to this part of the world.

Looking for a fragrance to shake up your beauty cupboard? Meet Coqui Coqui. This artisanal perfumery offers elegant scents with notes direct from the Mexican Yucatan to transport you back to your holiday every time you apply.

Never judge a beauty brand by it's cover. Esika, on first impression, was not my cup of tea. But I quickly discovered that this fantastic Peruvian beauty brand is a dream come true for olive skin.  

You've survived your Machu Picchu trek. Now it's time to thank your weary muscles for all their hard work. Here's the luxurious Cusco spa where you can do just that.

Nothing makes me happier than discovering a beauty brand as cool, sophisticated and local as Loto Del Sur.  Giving you one more reason to fall in love with Colombia.

Calling all beauty junkies. Here's how to streamline your beauty collection for your backpacking adventure. All the travel beauty essentials you don’t want to leave home without.

Are you a girl with curls who can't find the right salon or hairstyle? Then head to London’s Ena Salon. They are crushing the curls game. 

Stuck in a beauty rut? Try this fabulous Brazilian beauty brand that stems from one of the world's most sophisticated beauty markets.